RaRaRaRaRAGE!

Rating: 8/10 (17 April 2003)

Congratulations are in order for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland! The director and writer of '28 Days Later' have ran-free from the trap known as 'The Beach' - an earlier film which both had cooperated - stirring worry into the minds of 'Shallow Grave' and 'Trainspotting' fans.
This British film opens with a completely deserted scene of London (similar to that of New York in 'Vanilla Sky')at dawn, when the protagonist 'Jim' is waking in a hospital bed (completely naked) from a coma. The story follows Jim trying to get-to-grips with this new reality, making the 'Real World' of 'The Matrix' seem petty in comparison. Jim (with the aid of a Pepsi endorsement)learns more about the genetically-engineered virus simply called 'Rage' and how it can be transferred via bodily fluid (blood, saliva etc.) converting the unfortunate party into a 'super-zombie' capable of much more than merely groaning and biting (which they still do - only faster.)With the help of 'Selena' (who 'Jim' falls in love with) he avoids contracting 'Rage' and fights to stay alive by raiding shops for food and joining a military camp - defending themselves from 'the infected.'
For the budget allotted - this film was brilliant with a variety of surprises, laughs and moments of silent tension.
Life ain't a beach when you are being persued by running, climbing and jumping zombies. Only Mr DiCaprio (from 'The Beach') can deter them!
Can you survive the 28 days!